50 Best Korean Restaurants near Jersey City

“Always our favorite place for date night!! The food never disappoints- the shishito peppers are an amazing app and loved the galbi was so good. Our waiter Adam made sure the meal went smoothly and helped is wirh our choices :) friendly and great atmosphere!“

“Kimchi Guys on Newark Ave in Jersey City has a new coffee booth right up front featuring specialty beans from Himig Coffee Roaster in the Philippines. The staff is extremely welcoming and lets you sample the coffee before buying. It is a fantastic spot to grab great food and unique coffee right as you walk in.“

“The food was fresh and delicious. The staff are very professional and this place is also kid friendly. It gets super busy and crowded so go early if possible. I definitely recommend and will be coming back.“

“This place is a hidden gem! The food is absolutely delicious and has that comforting, home-cooked feel. Despite being a cozy spot, seating is surprisingly easy. The owner is incredibly welcoming and organized, making you feel like a guest in their home. The atmosphere is chilled and laid-back with a low noise level, perfect for a great date night. Highly recommend!

They also do take-out!“

“Roll combo platter A is a great deal for $80: more than enough food for three people (could easily feed 4-5) and comes with salad and miso soup. Service is great and the dining room is a nice size, doesn't get too loud so you can enjoy a nice conversation over yummy sushi.“

“Love this please try the tasting menu with friends so delicious!“

“The food is delicious😊“

“Really nice vibe and different dishes! Also got the miso blazed black cod with ravioli. We got two for three + other dishes.
Also the spicy rib!!! So good.
Tried to come back last week but I guess it was closed the night I was in town..“

“Amazing, unique and delicious food in a very cozy setting. Be prepared to meet your neighbors as you adventure through one delicious plate after another.“

“Nudibranch was outstanding—easily one of the best meals I’ve had in a while. We started with the mushrooms, chicken sandwich, and cavatelli, then had the Denver steak and monkfish as our mains, with scallion pancakes on the side for three people. Every dish was creative, flavorful, and exceptionally well executed.

The chefs are Momofuku alumni, and you can feel that influence in the bold flavors and inventive combinations. Man, I miss Momofuku—but Nudibranch definitely scratched that itch while still feeling entirely like its own thing.

Highly recommend. I’ll absolutely be back.“

“The flavors were sublime, I can see why so many chefs recommend it!“

“Fast service, good food..“

“We had such a lovely experience at Ariari! From start to finish, everything was wonderful. Stephen / Steven was fantastic—attentive, welcoming, and genuinely lovely throughout the evening.

The food was excellent. The crab is an absolute must, and the duck was another standout. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. The cod was beautifully prepared, although I felt it lacked a bit of flavor and didn’t particularly stand out from cod I’ve enjoyed at other fine restaurants.

One detail I especially appreciated was how thoughtful the restaurant was toward children. Having proper plates and cutlery ready for little ones is such a simple yet meaningful touch, and something you don’t often see at NYC restaurants.

Overall, a fantastic dining experience with wonderful service, delicious food, and thoughtful attention to detail. I’d give Ariari a solid 4.7/5. We will absolutely be back!

Thank you, Stephen / Steven and the entire Ariari team, for such a lovely evening!“

“lots of food for a good price!“

“A Vegetarian Gem in Koreatown!

Seoul Food Shop in Koreatown, New York, is a wonderful find—especially for a pure vegetarian like me. It's not often that I find a place with good vegetarian options, but this spot truly delivered.

I ordered the vegetable dumplings with garlic tofu, and they were absolutely delicious. The flavors were spot on, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. For just $15, the taste was amazing—honestly some of the best food I've had in this area.

The staff were friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. It's a great spot to grab a bite while exploring Koreatown, and the location makes it easy to fit into a day of sightseeing in the city.

As a vegetarian, finding a place that offers such tasty options at a reasonable price is a real treat. I'd definitely come back and highly recommend it to anyone—vegetarian or not.

Great food, great value, and a great experience.“

“This place is amazing. We tried the fava bean hummus - bursting with flavor and garlic forward (which I enjoy). The steak and grits was so buttery and delicious as well. The ice tea was a surprise stand out as well. To top it all off the service here is unmatched. I look forward to coming back soon.“

“Great place to decompress, Service is A+.“

“This was an awesome restaurant. The food was incredible, great views of the city, & delicious dessert selections. Definitely would recommend and will visit again 😊“

“Absolutely wonderful — hands down one of the best meals of the trip. Every dish we ordered was excellent: the watermelon salad, tuna, mandu, steak and potatoes, tteokbokki, and the sesame bread and butter pudding were all full of flavor and beautifully presented.

I loved the Korean-fusion small-plates concept — creative, shareable and really well executed. The cocktails were also excellent.

We sat at the bar for a 5 p.m. dinner before a 7 p.m. show, and the timing was perfect. Service was sharp, everything came out at just the right pace, and the bar had such a lively, engaging atmosphere with great conversation from the team.

Fun, flavorful, beautifully plated and full of energy. Would absolutely come back.“

“The care and creative that’s put into each dish is superb. The pre-fix is an excellent deal. And it’s fam friendly even though the food is avant-garde in style. Nice service.“

“Amazing experience tonight enjoying the bar menu. The team created a pitch perfect vibe, it felt like I was at a dinner party with friends (who just happen to be wizards at food and wine tasting menus). The service was exceptional: friendly and familiar yet still very high standard when it came to the details just as any other restaurant of this level. The food had some really standout dishes and the drinks pairings were so boldly experimental and amazing. I won't soon forget my experience at Atomix.“

“Great food. Good service.“

“The food is awe inspiring.“

“Delicious food , great service , fun night !“

“This is the todo spicy Kim chi hot pot & The rice cakes with vegetables and Tofu“

“The FOOD is fabulous. Great flavor combinations, beautifully plated, unusual but tasty food, perfect portions. I loved everything we ordered.“

“Beautiful it an amazing place and genesis is my dream car the bloom tonic was amazing all the cars are so cute the staff is amazing never had the food to expensive without knowing how it truly taste but the overall car experience is so worth checking out if u are in ny“

“This is one of the most delicious restaurants I've ever been to, and the service is worth it!“

“Brilliant Korean spread at Cho Dang Gol in midtown Manhatten. Specializes in tofu dishes so we plumped for the spicy tofu hotpot but also ordered some tasty beef and zucchini pancakes and spicy gochujang chicken. This eatery features on the Michelin guide and is always packed, and rightly so! Maybe a little on the sweeter side for my taste but isn’t everything in the USA? 😜 Regardless, it was stupid tasty and we inhaled everything“

“Just had the cold noodles here. It's one of the dishes that as a Korean, always miss and crave but most places in the US just don't do them right. This place is better than most places in Korea. The noodles are long and impossible to cut, chewy, and the broth is cold and refreshing. Just what I needed“

“Dining at Joo Ok in New York felt incredibly special to me as a Korean. I had visited Joo Ok in Korea several times with my parents, so I came with fond memories and high expectations. Somehow, the New York experience felt even more refined and memorable. The cuisine has evolved beautifully while preserving the traditional techniques, flavors, and soul of Korean cooking.

Every course was thoughtful, sophisticated, and deeply rooted in Korean culinary tradition. Even the desserts carried a sense of jeong, the warmth, generosity, and affection that are so uniquely Korean. I especially loved the beautiful tableware by Korean artist Myung Wook Huh. The vessels were works of art in themselves, and seeing the food presented alongside pieces by Korean artists made each course feel almost like an artwork of its own. There was a beautiful harmony between the food, the craftsmanship, and the space.

The interior was warm and intimate and made me feel as though I were back in Korea, while the New York city view outside created an almost dreamlike contrast. The service was gracious, polished, and genuinely warm.“

“Both the food and drinks here are outstanding. The kimchi is probably the best I’ve ever had (and I’m very picky). The portions are generous (not the typical Michelin restaurant type of tiny portions). The service is also equally outstanding. Definitely give this place a try but an advanced reservation is certainly a must.“

“3.5 rounded up! We came for the soy marinated crab and were happy with the price, portion, and taste. They do not include the shell but offer a small plate of rice pre-mixed instead. I would also say that their dishes lean on the sweeter side like their seaweed side dish, kimchi, and buckwheat noodles. The server was a bit forgetful and needed a few reminders from us and there seemed to be a team meeting next to our table, which disrupted the atmosphere a bit.“

“We had such a wonderful dinner here! The short rib, pork belly, and perilla oil noodles were all absolutely delicious, and the drinks were complex, refreshing, and perfect for a humid summer evening.

A special shoutout to Jamie, who was only on her second day and was already so attentive, patient, and warm. She made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I’ll definitely be back! ✨“

“Absolutely spectacular cuisine 😍“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of My Favorite Korean Restaurants! Seoul BAP is not just another Korean restaurant — the food is absolutely amazing! Every dish is full of rich, authentic Korean flavors with a modern twist. It’s truly one of the best Korean dining spots in the city. The cocktail menu is just as exciting — featuring creative drinks that perfectly match the vibe and flavor of the food. 🍹 Spicy Passionfruit Margarita – bold and vibrant with a Korean-inspired kick. 🥃 Bourbon Bee Hive – smooth, rich, and full of depth. 💜 Lavender Skies – crafted with premium gin infused with butterfly pea flower and lavender, finished with a touch of Amaro — simply elegant. And the newest favorite everyone’s asking for: 🌺 Midnight Hibiscus – a hibiscus-infused vodka cocktail with elderflower and gentle sweetness. It’s beautifully balanced and pairs perfectly with Seoul BAP’s contemporary Korean cuisine. Best enjoyed with Taylor Swift’s Opalite playing in the background! 🎶✨ Come check out Seoul BAP — where Seoul meets style, flavor, and good vibes all in one place.“

“Great times and great ambience!“

“in one word: satisfactory.

it didn’t meet the hype that i had heard online, HOWEVER it was a great spot.

for food, we had the cucumber kimchi, which was pretty great. much better than the cucumber salad at din tai fung, but smaller, and had a similar spice level, very low. definitely a highlight and a great way to start.

the ricotta toast was next, and it was ok. i wish we had ordered the caesar instead. as someone who adores a ricotta toast, i thought that the ricotta was really overpowering and i wish more flavor was there to compliment it.

we had the legendary burger, which was solid. not award winning, but certainly was great. the meat had good flavor, and i would recommend trying.

we also had the tater tots which were really great. exactly as described on the menu, and were my favorite item, tied with the cucumber.

as for the chopped cheese rice cakes, i would only recommend them if you are a fan of triple cheese mac n cheese or something similar. good dish, but i would have like to have known about how strong the cheese profile was.

what i will say is that the service was really incredible. we felt welcomed and satisfied at all times. huge shoutout to the waitstaff here. i would come back just for them honestly. super accommodating. thank you guys!“

“I enjoyed the BBQ here. Our server is super friendly. Haven't eaten BBQ in a while so we all crave for it and it's a perfect time to take my son's gf who visited us here in NY. Definitely recommend this restaurant. We all enjoyed it. Cheers 🥂🍾🥓🥩“

“Uni bowl but other stuff too“

“visit this place twice this month, the kids love it a lot. many different type of rice cakes 🍠 yam rice cake us my favorite 😍“

“Delicious and very well prepared dishes.“

“so fresh. highly recommend everything on the menu is so good“

“very enjoyable meal today at lunchtime. thr staff were amazing helping us pick and choose. service a+“

“What a gem of a restaurant. We were a party of 3 and walked in- no wait for Sunday supper. Ordered yellowtail, tiger milk avocado, corn dumplings, tofu, sweet potato, cauliflower, noodles- exceptionally creative and well balanced flavors, spice, sour, sweet, umami, creamy and crispy textures, just perfect. Chef Kay is a very talented chef, and the wait and front of house staff were very sweet and accommodating. 10/10. Will return to taste everything on this menu. Nothing disappointed but the sweet potato, the tofu, and the noodles were standouts. Very charming space with cozy design and warm and dim lighting. Nice outdoor tables, nice bar.“

“This food Court has Korean food for under $12. Everything is pre made. You can warm the food up in the microwave. There are tables to eat at. We got beef bulgogi , fish cake, kimbap and tokayi. It was a decent meal for the price“

“Visited on Wednesday night to celebrate mine and my husbands wedding that day and as soon as we walked in we were greeted by lovely friendly staff. We were seated quickly and were introduced to our server. The atmosphere was amazing and the food was fantastic. We opted for the Korean bacon to start and we both had the butchers feast. Outstanding. The steak was beautiful and the dishes that came with it were amazing too. The short rib and egg soufflé were my favourite. Thank you for letting us celebrate our wedding day in your restaurant.“

“Incredible food, impeccable service. Came in without realizing they close in the middle of the day for change over and was still sat and served and wasn’t rushed at all. It was a perfect hearty and healthy meal on a rainy day. Kimchi was some of the best I’ve had.“